SANE Program - Forensic Evidence Coordinator

Harborview Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Harborview Social Work at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle has an outstanding opportunity for a SANE Program - Forensic Evidence Coordinator to join the Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center (HATC).

This part-time, in-person role focuses on managing forensic evidence, maintaining chain of custody, preparing reports, and collaborating with investigators, attorneys, and partners to ensure timely, accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing forensic evidence and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Ability to prepare reports and testify in court.

Responsibilities

• Follow chain of custody protocols for evidence handling.
• Manage secure storage of photos and documents.
• Conduct routine audits of evidence storage areas.
• Prepare reports for investigators and attorneys.
• Testify in court about evidence collection and handling.
• Assist in training staff on evidence processing.
• Coordinate forensic nursing program timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain program records, schedules, and patient data.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners.
• Order and track SANE exam supplies.

Skills

Chain of custody

Auditing

Documentation

Court testimony

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harborview Social Work has an outstanding opportunity for a SANE Program - Forensic Evidence Coordinator to join the Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center (HATC).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-Time / 20 hours per week
• Day Shift
• All work is in-person

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Support the Forensic Nursing Program with managing forensic evidence collected during SANE exams at HMC and partner hospitals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow chain of custody protocols to maintain secure and accurate handling, documentation, storage, and transfer or release of forensic evidence in accordance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Manage the secure storage of photographs and documents related to medical forensic exams.
• Perform routine audits of evidence storage areas to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports and documentation for investigators, attorneys, and court proceedings.
• Testify in court regarding the collection and handling of forensic evidence.
• Assist in training other personnel in evidence handling and processing procedures.
• Support the coordination of forensic nursing program, ensuring timelines, communication, and deliverables are met.
• Maintain and as requested disseminate accurate program records, schedules, and patient data.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance program impact and reach.
• Order and track clinical and forensic medical supplies required for SANE exams to ensure availability and inventory control.

REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

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ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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